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BOOK ONE: To most of the Facebook Fifteen, bullying Audrey Bales was just a game—until two deep cuts with a Swiss army knife changed everything forever. Audrey didn’t want attention anymore. After five weeks at Fairview High School, Audrey wanted to die. The doctors did the only thing they could with her: they put her away. But in Fairview, Virginia, the nightmare is only beginning. The chat session had not gone unobserved. The Facebook Fifteen have drawn the attention of an ancient evil that lives only to punish those who would prey upon the weak. They are the ghosts of 1,000 dead children—1,000 suicides—and their master… Their master likes Audrey Bales. And as Audrey attempts to heal her mind and body, far from home, their master prepares for the revenge he will unleash upon her return. BOOK TWO: “You will account for what you did to Audrey.” After three months in the suicide prevention wing of St. George’s, Audrey Bales is finally coming home. Enrolled at a new school, she plans to reinvent herself with a new look, new friends, and a second chance to be just like everyone else. But the kids who drove her over the edge aren’t through with her yet. And one of her new friends has an agenda all his own. “You, and all the others.” During the day, the halls of Battlefield High will echo with their screams. “It will never stop.” And at night, their screams will be silenced. “Until one of you ends it.” BOOK THREE: “Everyone loves the devil until they know him. Until they see him for what he really is.” Nobody ever did, even as the bodies started to pile up. But now, too late for it to matter, Audrey understands at last. The devil of Fairview has been courting her for days, and watching her for much longer than that. The murderer is her boyfriend—and he’s been killing on her behalf. His name is Jack Maddox, but everyone calls him Mad Jack. He’s planning a party, where everyone is invited, especially Audrey’s tormentors—especially the Facebook Fifteen. Audrey will have her revenge, whether she wants it or not. Because, in Miss Drake’s class, the devil will have his due. **PLUS BONUS FEATURE**

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Marcus Damanda lives in Woodbridge, Virginia with his cat, Shazam. At various times throughout his life, he played bass guitar for the garage heavy metal band Mother’s Day, wrote for The Dale City Messenger, and published editorials in The Potomac News and The Freelance Star. Currently, while not plotting his next fictitious foray into suburban mayhem, he spoils his nieces and nephews and teaches middle school English.

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There a very few books that garner a 5 star review from me: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. So it is with no qualms at all that I give this 4 star review.

The Devil in Miss Drake's Class is a dark tale of high school vanity, pettiness, and revenge. The characters, we've met them in our own high schools before. Even though this is fiction, sadly much of the story plays out every day in schools across the nation. Damanda has captured the horror of being on the receiving end of the worst kind of bullying. Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster ride through scenes of joy and despair. But karma plays a part in this story as well, though it will come in a manner you have not dreamed of in your worst nightmares.

Wow, just wow. Grabs you, pulls you in and won't let you go, you've just GOT to turn the next page to see what happens next. Good fast read, very relevant to teenagers in today's time, but with a spooky twist.

I've read everything of Marcus Damanda's that I could get my hands on, and he's never let me down. I consider The Devil in Miss Drake's Class the best he's done so far. He yanks you into the story with the opening scene and never lets go. He has a real gift for creating vivid characters who make you care what happens to them; and what happens to them is always a hair-raising ride. Audrey is a compelling heroine, full of courage and determination and sometimes rueful humor, forging a new life out of the shards of a tragic past. The creepy villain -- and nobody surpasses the Damanda brand of creepy -- is a fluffy kitten next to the group of casually cruel peers who can't leave Audrey alone. All I can say is, do yourself a favor. Read it.

This book was written in such an easy to read manner that I was unable to put it down. The author grabs your attention from the start and takes you on a wild, emotional ride. The subject matter and dialog are very relevant to today's society. I would highly recommend this for ages young adult and up. Some of the subject matter may be too sensitive/intense for the younger middle school aged crowd.

If you are looking for a quick, well written read, this is definitely worth your time and money. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon I spent in the life of Audrey Bales.

It has been a while since I've had a book that just couldn't be put down, but The Devil in Miss Drake's Class proved to be just such a book. I kept saying I'd quit after just one more page........Mr. Damanda's writing draws you into the story in such a way that you can almost feel the hurt, rage, and fear of each character. Each character is so solidly fleshed out for you that you'll find the storyline totally believable. If you are looking for a page-turner with a great story, you need look no further than The Devil in Miss Drake's Class. I give it my highest recommendation.